The sink is one of the rooms in the house that accumulates the most germs. According to a study carried out jointly by the Foundation for Health and Social Security Studies (FESS) and the University of Barcelona, up to 100,000 times more microorganisms are concentrated in it than in the bathroom.
Hence the importance of cleaning and disinfecting it regularly, and not only to eliminate dirt and bad odors, but also to avoid possible blockages.
In this sense, it is necessary to remove the food well before washing dishes or other utensils, this will make it more difficult for debris to accumulate that could clog the pipes. It is also not recommended to pour cooking oil down the drain, because in addition to being unfriendly, it can solidify and cause a blockage, especially if it contains food remains.
Throwing other chemicals beyond dish detergent, such as paints or disinfectants, is also not advisable. These are usually very greasy, and can cause a blockage.
If your sink has still been the victim of a blockage, you can resort to the homemade trick that we explain below:
On other occasions, we have talked about the advantages of using vinegar and baking soda to clean appliances, utensils, and kitchen surfaces. This combination of products not only helps remove dirt more easily, it also works great for disinfecting and degreasing. Likewise, it will be very useful for removing traffic jams.
You just have to pour a cup of baking soda down the drain, making sure it filters well through the sink hole, and another cup of vinegar. Then, place the cap and let it sit for half an hour. After time, pour plenty of hot water and check the results. If you can't get rid of the jam the first time, you can repeat the operation several times.
This alternative is much more respectful of pipes than chemical unblockers, as most are very corrosive and can cause considerable damage. Yes, it is true that there are some of great quality and easy to use, much softer, but they are also much more expensive.
